Question: During a surgical ward round, a patient 2 days post-laparotomy develops "Hiccups". This should alert the clinician to look for: Need Assignment Help? Question Answer a. Pulmonary embolism b. Diaphragmatic irritation, possibly due to a subphrenic abscess c. Incisional hernia formation d. Early mechanical bowel obstruction e. Inadequate postoperative analgesia